NZQA registered unit standard
25775 version 2
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for working with
leadlights
Level
4
Credits
Purpose
5
This theory-based unit standard is for experienced people in
the glass processing industry working with decorative glass.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of safety requirements, and materials for working
with leadlights.
Classification
Glass and Glazing > Flat Glass
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definition
Worksite requirements – refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which
are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include – company specifications and procedures, work
instructions, manufacturer’s specifications, product quality specifications, legislative
requirements.
2
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes – Health and Safety in Employment
Act 1992, Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995, Hazardous
Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, Resource Management Act 1991.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of safety requirements for working with leadlights.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The materials used in leadlighting are described in terms of potential hazards
and safety requirements.
Range
1.2
evidence of a minimum of three potential hazards and/or safety
requirements is required.
The processes used in leadlighting are described in terms of potential hazards
and safety requirements.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Range
25775 version 2
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evidence of a minimum of three potential hazards and/or safety
requirements is required.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of materials used when working with leadlights.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The types, properties and uses of cames are described in terms of the
leadlighting process.
cames include – lead, brass, copper, zinc.
Range
2.2
The types, properties and uses of glass are described in terms of the leading
process.
glass includes – float, tinted, stained.
Range
2.3
Leading tools are described in terms of type and application in the leading
process.
2.4
Methods of cutting different types of glass are demonstrated in accordance with
worksite requirements.
methods include – cutting without the need for excessive grinding,
convex tight curves, concave tight curves;
types include – different coloured glass, different textures of glass,
different thicknesses of glass;
evidence of three of each of the different types listed above is
required.
Range
Replacement information
This unit standard, unit standard 25776, and unit standard
25777 replaced unit standard 2055.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 June 2009
31 December 2017
Review
2
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0048
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
25775 version 2
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
info@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016